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Commission on Open Society with Security: Balancing Public Access and Protection

This act proposes establishing a commission to study how to ensure security in public buildings and spaces while maintaining free access for citizens. The goal is to find solutions that protect against threats without restricting fundamental rights and freedoms, such as free speech or the right to assembly. The commission will provide recommendations for legal and practical changes that will impact daily use of public spaces.
Key points
Establishment of a 21-member expert commission from various fields to advise on public safety issues.
The commission will examine how to reconcile the security of public facilities with citizens' right to free access and use.
Analysis of the impact of security measures on free speech, economy, urban aesthetics, and employee performance.
Investigation of new security technologies and comparison of solutions with other countries.
The commission is to submit a report with recommendations to the President and Congress within two years.
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Print number: 117_HR_770
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-02-03